Bottomless Lakes State Park

Sky Score 53/100≈ Bortle 3

Bottomless Lakes State Park is a protected area in New Mexico with a measured darkness of 72/100 (≈ Bortle 3), a good rural sky: the Milky Way is clearly visible, with some glow on the horizon toward nearby towns. The best month to come is typically May, when about 75% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 50/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 62%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Bottomless Lakes State Park

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January66%52/100
February65%52/100
March64%51/100
April70%55/100
May ★75%57/100
June69%54/100
July64%51/100
August62%50/100
September72%56/100
October72%56/100
November68%54/100
December63%51/100

Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).

Where to stay near Bottomless Lakes State Park

No lodging within 80 km, this is true wilderness. Plan to camp, or base yourself in the nearest gateway town and drive out for the night.

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